Kenya Tourism Board, organisers of Magical Kenya Travel Expo have announced in a press release the Cancellation of the 2020 edition of the popular travel and tourism trade show.
It will no longer hold in October this year as an alternate date to be announced in the coming months.
This is as a result of the present global situation arising from the Coronavirus pandemic. Many countries have already banned large gatherings due to Covid19 which has already seen to the cancelations of major tourism events like ITB Berlin, Arabian Travel Market, WTM Africa and IMEX.
The press release states ‘Due to the escalation of the Covid19 pandemic around the world, the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) would like to inform you that the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) which was to be held from 7-9 October 2020, has been cancelled. An alternative date will be communicated. The Kenya Tourism Board has carefully monitored the global health crisis related to Covid19 and our top priority is the health and safety of everyone involved in the MKTE.
We appreciate all the exhibitors, hosted buyers, media partners and stakeholders who have continued to support MKTE. Stay safe. We look forward to welcoming visitors back to Magical Kenya when the time is right.’
